Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

Forgive the corny title.  I'm easily amused.   This is part of a series of experiments where I'm teaching myself to work with much thicker paint than my comfort zone dictates.  It's a lot of fun to cut the ties with how I'm used to working and having to deal with what's happening with the paint.  It's so easy to get trapped repeating what has worked in the past, and just trying to go with that. Don't get me wrong, there's a place for developing what you know, especially when galleries are expecting you to deliver dependable, recognizable work.  But, there's also a time for doing what feeds our creative impulse to explore.  For that we have to go outside our comfort zone. AUSTIN TOWERS ©Jimmy Longacre 2014 ??x?? oil on canvas panel Jimmy Longacre subjective realist landscape paintings MY WEBSITE MY BLOG: Paintbox & Easel GALLERY LINKS River's Edge Gallery Kerrville TX Mustang Island Art Gallery Port Aransas TX ...

Lavendar at the Abbey 10x8 oil on ray mar canvas panel I painted this during my recent trip with Art Treks in Southern France.  I sketched this out while at the abbey and painted it the next day. The lavender were at their peak and looked beautiful in front  of this historic abbey near Gordes in Provence, France.  This is available for purchase. $200.00 Sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com

 Palette Knife Abstract Music Painting  This painting is SOLD, but commissions are welcome.  Click HERE for pricing on commissions and sizes available Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG

© Kristine Kainer 2014 6x6 Oil on Canvas Purchase Information As many of you know, I love to eat shellfish, then take the shells home in a doggy bag.  Recently, I was visiting my father in Florida and had the opportunity to dine on the freshest shellfish daily.  Unfortunately, bringing the shells back to his house, then lugging them home on the plane was not an option.  Thank goodness I had my handy dandy iPhone camera at the ready!  Here's to my model, somewhere in Florida.... You will always be remembered!   Available Paintings:   eBay Etsy Website Fine Art America Prints #texasartist #coastalart #beachart #oysters Kristine Kainer AOT, AWA, CFAI KristineKainer.com Gallery Links: UGallery Framer's Gallery

Night Crossing     © +Laurie Pace         Graphics One Design 2014  Size:24 x 24  Oil on Canvas. Sold Prints are available.  Contact me. Available Paintings by Laurie Pace  I fell in love with the movement on this painting as it evolved on the canvas. The palette was quiet compared to my normal rainbow palette, but the energy was high and the movement of paint led the eye throughout this contemporary horse painting.  Completed with caramel browns, ultramarine blues, white, mauves and mixes of all three...the palette offers up earth tones in a quiet deep thrust.  You cannot plan this type painting. It comes from deep within the creative spirit.    In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;     in the morning I lay my requests before you     and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 #horsepainting  #lauriepaceart  #equineart Laurie Pace A Texas A...

At the Coast Galveston Island, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Frame Example King of Frame: Arroyo Gold

Wildflower Field Forever 8" x 8" Oil on Cotton RayMar Panel Floral Landscape Series This little landscape painting is all framed up ready to go to a new home.  I put a small dark wood frame with some red undertones on it.  This colorful landscape painting would make a great accent piece in a home or office.  Contact  Kay  for purchasing information.  Thanks for looking....Kay

THREE SUNFLOWERS 12x9 flowers,floral. vase,glass | Barbara Haviland - Blog Blog THREE SUNFLOWERS 12x9 flowers,floral. vase,glass By Barbara Haviland on 7/31/2014 7:34:04 AM Comment on this © Barbara Haviland Three Sunflowers in a Glass Vase is newly done with oils. It is framed and ready to hang http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/1515920 . I decided to post some more of my Sunflowers.. Hope you like them

Daisy Hearts and Delphs by Nancy Medina 24X24 Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas Purchase Information My new hydrangea DVD France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops My Web Site Follow Me on Facebook Sign Up for My Art Newsletter Daisy Hearts and Delphs is the newest painting in Flower Mound Studio, another large canvas after weeks of small paintings. I felt the need to stretch those brushes! I couldn't decide whether to subdue the pinks on this one, or keep them full blast. Thanks to my Facebook friends who made some great suggestions and - the vote to keep the pinks strong was unanimous! I carried the orange around by moving it into the belly buttons of the daisies, and then scattered pink petals on the tabletop corners, too. I like to think of this part as getting my chicken out, strapping his boots on, and letting him walk that color around the canvas. That's my farm girl roots showing a bit.....

Being done on a square canvas, this is the second painting in my water lily series. I try to mix it up a bit and paint on different scales, whether it be extremely large surfaces or a more stretched out horizontal canvas, which is really idea for artworks like this that include ponds and water. This piece is composed of similar techniques from my first painting, with a vast variety of color and palette knife strokes. For more artwork, please visit my website at http://www.antonzhouartwork.com/

14 X 11 OIL ON LINEN CONTACT ARTIST TO PURCHASE PAT@MEYER.NET The main goal of this painting was to have the colors vibrate against each other just as in a Monet painting but with a modern twist.  This was accomplished by using the lime green against the pinks, reds, purples, oranges and whites.  Overall wanted the painting to be bright and cheerful. Signature Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, Outdoor Painters Society www.PatMeyer-artist.com

At the Dock Galveston Island, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on eBay Auction Frame Example King of Frame: La Paz

Notre Dame ©2014 Niki Gulley 12" x 9" oil painting • SOLD Day 3, Paris Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop  with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams On the third day of our Paris Art Trek, we visited Notre-Dame Cathedral it all of its Gothic Splendor. Fortified by a delicious lunch of crepes, salads and quiches, the painters went back to replicate this view of the church's rose window across the Seine while the rest of our photographers and tourists visited Saninte-Chapelle, the Latin Quarter and St. Germaine. That night we gathered for you guessed it…more epicurean experiences! Beef Bourguignon, Strawberry cheesecake gelato, Kir Royals and profiteroles with chocolate sauce were just a few of the highlights. If you'd like more information or a brochure on one of our upcoming Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshops listed below, please let me know. For more details,  e-mail  Niki Gulley  or go to  nikigulley.com/ar...

Wildflower Field 12" x 24" Oil on Canvas Contemporary Floral Landscape Here's another painting in the colorful wildflower series that I am currently working on.  I pulled some colors that I normally don't use, and mixed several new combinations.  The canvas size is a change-up from my favorite format:  the square.  I have a beautiful silver frame to put on this painting...it will be ready for a new home soon!  Contact  Kay Wyne  for more information.  Thanks for looking....Kay

Reflective River Flow 20x16 oil on ray mar canvas panel I created this in the studio from a small study.  Last fall my friend, Jill Randall and I found a great place to paint just a few miles outside our neighbor hood. The range of color was amazing.  This was painted with a palette knife and lots of colorful paint. This is available for purchase. $500.00 Sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com

Leisure Surf Galveston Island, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Frame Example King of Frame: Arroyo Gold One of the few out surfing a true longboard day as the waves were quite small. The evening light made for quite a nice cast shadow on the waves a nice surprise. 

Forever 18" x 18" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas Contemporary Floral Landscape This painting is drying at the studio, as I finished it yesterday.  I have worked on this painting quite a long time---many sessions in the studio.  I wanted the eye to see forever...with the background disappearing.  I hope that the viewer feels like he or she is standing at the base of the wildflower field, enjoying the beautiful colors and fresh air.  Contact  Kay  for more information on this painting or any other pieces posted on this blog.  Thanks, Kay

SOLD 14 x 11 Oil On Linen www.PatMeyer-artist.com Usually I ask my students to write down what they want to achieve in their paintings before starting.  My goal for this painting was a sunny approach and feeling for the viewer.  The new collector that purchased this piece said exactly that. She stated, "It made me feel happy and sunny".  That was music to my soul to know that I captured that in the painting. Watch for this painting in Oct in a National Magazine publication and several more. Signature Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of America, Outdoor Painters Society

24"x36" Palette Knife Portrait of Stevie Wonder/SOLD  This painting is SOLD, but commissions are welcome.  Click HERE for pricing on commissions and sizes available Click HERE to purchase a Fine Art Print of this painting.  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG

"Peaceful Morning," Tuileries ©2014 Niki Gulley 9" x 12" oil painting Day 2, Paris Art Trek: Plein Air Painting and Photography Workshop  with Niki Gulley and Scott Williams On the second day of our Paris Art Trek, half of our group visited the Louvres in the morning, and for any of my painters who had been to the museum before, we set up our easels across from this peaceful fountain in the Tuileries. It was a gorgeous day, and the light was soft and beautiful hitting the garden. We did a quick black and white value sketch to simplify the complexity of the scene, and then moved onto color. A perfect morning! After we finished, we met up with the rest of the group for a picnic in the park, and in the afternoon some of us visited the Musee d'Orsay and their amazing impressionist art collection. That night we gathered for another amazing French dinner! If you'd like more information or a brochure on one of our upcoming Plein Air Painting a...

This scene appeared to be essentially bleached of color.  When I run into such situations, and it happens more than you might expect, I permit myself to exaggerate the subtle harmony in the landscape.  I may look for one color that I will play-up as the dominant, and then base the rest of the harmony on it.  It may only be a hint of color, as in the mesquite grove in the mid-ground of this painting.  There was really only a warm gray mass there with barely a hint of orange to red discernible in it.  Okay, good!  Now, the game is that all the other colors must respond to that hue and chroma strength.  Again, I'll usually take the hint from the actual landscape, as to local color, but seek to bring it into balance with the chosen dominant color. TOWARDS MEXICO ©Jimmy Longacre 2014 9X12 oil on canvas panel Jimmy Longacre subjective realist landscape paintings MY WEBSITE MY BLOG: Paintbox & Easel GALLERY LINKS River's Edge ...

Purple Glow Hydrangeas oil painting,Floral, | Barbara Haviland - Blog Blog Purple Glow Hydrangeas oil painting,Floral, By Barbara Haviland on 7/28/2014 5:47:47 PM Comment on this © Barbara Haviland Purple Glow is my newest Hydrangea oil painting. I love how this looks like it is glowing. I did the flowers very loose and I do like the effect.  The painting is signed and framed for you.  Please let me know if you like the art work.  I thought I would let you know that I do take Pay Pal and do lay-aways.    http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/1519414

Beachers Galveston Island, Texas 8 x 8 Oil on Panel Randall Cogburn Click to Purchase on  eBay Auction Frame Example King of Frame: Arroyo Gold, floater. The light was a key focal point in this scene and having the kids running around was an added bonus. Even though this is an oil painting it does have the look of a watercolor painting. Sometimes I switch brushes to have a certain effect and a good used one fit this perfectly. 

  "Cain" 20x20, Oil on Canvas I've been working on this piece for several weeks. I wanted to depict the story of Cain through the emotional landscape. The storm rolling in over the green hills that are in contrast with the burnt land. The twisting tree, the symbol of Cain as he turns away. Palette: Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White, Yellow Ochre with hints of Cadmium Red Light and Nickel Titanium Yellow.

I couldn't get the sparrows to stay still on the feeder! I had to look them up to get an idea of what they really look like and I still didn't capture them, but was fun.  I love the crows that I got in Wyoming sitting on the fence. I have done a couple of paintings of them. and the bird at the Atlanta Zoo was so gorgeous! sketching is such fun.  If you want to join us for my Sketching workshop, Sept. 12-13, let me know. There's still room!

6x6 Oil on Panel Click HERE for purchase information. To view my blog click HERE.      I can't believe it's been a month since I last posted!  I have been painting and it has been, and continues to be, a very busy summer.  Where does the time go?        I am returning to my series of mugshots, which I love to paint.  The exploration of the face will never cease to interest me.  In addition, I am working on some other projects. 

Front Porch Azaleas 11x14 oil on ray mar canvas panel I passed this home on a afternoon walk right at the peak of azalea season. This beautiful home brightened my day and was a joy to paint. It is available for purchase. $300.00 sheri@sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.net http://www.sheriart.blogspot.com

SOLD 8 X 6 OIL ON LINEN POSTCARDS FROM PAT SERIES These glorious little sunflowers danced their way into my heart with their smiling faces as they reached for the blue sky.  They appeared so cheerful and happy with all the colors surrounding them in the garden.   Quote from the new owner "She stated that it just makes her feel great to look at this painting" Signature Member Artist of Texas, Oil Painters of Ameica and Outdoor Painters Society

Zen Moments: In The Garden-57- Original Photography by Texas Contemporary Artist Denise Bossarte © Denise Bossarte Zen Moments - In The Garden 57 A piece from my Zen Moments portfolio, In The Garden series. Haiku photograph. From a wonderful wooded park in Atlanta for a Level II program where I earned my Level II Miksang Certification.   Contact me photos@foundworlds.com Find more of my art at: www.foundworlds.com http://denise-bossarte.artistwebsites.com / - buy art here http://denise-bossarte.pixels.com/ - iPhone and Galaxy Cases here!  http://www.cfai.co/#!denise-bossarte/c1ure www.foundworldsphotography.blogspot.com

This Friday and Saturday we had a great 2 day workshop. The first big workshop in my new building. I loved it! The students were from: Artesia New Mexico, Midland, Lubbock, and Plains. They all created something that they will enjoy for years! We have set up another collage workshop for March 6,7 2015 . Put on your calendar if you are interested. I only have room for 10-11 so I will need to know as soon as you can. It is $80 for both days. Kathy, Rhonda Carol Georgie, Mary George, Liz Ruth Ann, Donna and Danielle Also, September 12 -13 ,next month...  I am teaching a Sketchbook class. We will do some basic simple sketches and learn about sketchbooks and different tools we can use.  Also we will talk about making our own.  I am excited to do this because sketchbooks happen to be one of my favorite things to do! You do not need any experience, so don't worry about that part. It takes a while to learn to draw and this is a beginning if you have ever ...

Sunshine Trio With Hydrangeas by Nancy Medina 14X14 Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas www.nancymedina.com My new hydrangea DVD France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops My Web Site Follow Me on Facebook Sign Up for My Art Newsletter It's Giveaway Day in Flower Mound Studio, and Sunshine Trio With Hydrangeas, an original 14X14 oil painting on gallery wrap canvas, will be going to a new home very soon. All you have to do to be in the running for this free painting is visit my Facebook Fan Page and leave a comment under the image of the painting at the top of the page.  Click here to enter to win Sunshine Trio!

30"x40" Palette Knife Portrait of Frank Sinatra/SOLD  This painting is SOLD, but commissions are welcome.  Click HERE for pricing on commissions and sizes available Click HERE to purchase a Fine Art Print of this painting.  Visit http://DebraHurd.com to view more of my work.  Visit my Daily Painters Gallery HERE  Visit my BLOG

Copyright Kristine Kainer 2014 6x6 Oil on Canvas Purchase Information It's the weekend--time ease into the day with the sights, sounds, and aroma of bacon sizzling in the black cast iron skillet, eggs gently frying in a melted dollop of butter on the next burner, and bread in the toaster turning a golden brown.  Just add orange juice (sorry, I still don't like coffee), a newspaper, and fluffy slippers--the perfect start to the day! Available Paintings:   eBay Etsy Website Fine Art America Prints #texasartist #breakfast #eggs Kristine Kainer AOT, AWA KristineKainer.com kristinekainer.blogspot.com Gallery Links: UGallery Framer's Gallery